Pineapple Mint Pick-Me-Up

What a great way to quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet cravings! We had a nice warm weekend here on the Central Coast, and wanted to enjoy it sitting out in our courtyard. This drink was a perfect way to celebrate Spring. Pineapples are one of the tastiest fruits to juice, are packed with nutrients and digestive enzymes. For a full flavor, it is best to choose a ripe pineapple. You'll know the fruit is ripe when it has developed a golden tint, smells sweet, and slightly soft to the touch.

Try adding chia seeds to your juices or smoothies. They add protein and Omega-3 oils to your diet, balances blood sugar, provides anti-aging and anti-oxidant properties and will give you an energy boost.

Pineapple Mint Pick-Me-Up


Juice of 1 ripe Pineapple
1/2 cup of mint leaves
1 Tbsp chia seeds

Juice pineapple in your juicer. In a cocktail shaker or jar, crush mint leaves with a muddler to release mint oils. Pour pineapple juice on mint and shake to combine.

With chia seeds in the glass, strain the pineapple mint juice over the seeds and let it stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with mint leaf and serve.

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Spicy Green Juice

Watercress is a peppery herb that has many health benefits. It is rich in iron, vitamin A, C, E, folate and antioxidants. According to Dr. Oz, in one of his articles he stated that watercress is a natural diuretic, additionally, it may retard the growth of breast cancer cells. It is rich in iodine, which may be beneficial for people suffering from hypothyroidism.

I love the spicy taste of this herb, combined with cucumbers and celery, it is very energizing and hydrating. To get the most benefit out of this herb, include it in your regular diet four to five times a week, either in your salad or juice.

Spicy Green Juice

2 cucumbers
6 celery stalks
1/2 bunch watercress.

Juice cucumbers and celery in your juicer. Add juice and watercress to your high speed blender and run it until watercress is liquefied. Yields 24 ounces of juice.

Go Green Juice

Dandelion greens are a very healthy addition to either our salads or juices. It is mineral rich and free if picked in the wild. The best time to pick these greens is when they are young; as the leaves get older, they get tougher and more bitter. Dandelion greens are rich in calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and Vitamin A.

Some of the health benefits these wild weeds offer are boosting immune system and instantly alkalinize acidic body to minimize the Herpes Simplex virus. Dandelion tea or juice has been used against arthritis, and its Vitamin A content can improve night vision .

Go Green Juice

4 oz. Spinach
4 oz. Dandelion greens
3 celery stalks
1 cucumber

Juice all ingredients in your juicer. Start with leaves, then celery and cucumber. Yields 12 ounces of juice.

Green Delight Juice

Great way to start your morning.

3 medium cucumbers
5 celery stalks
4 oz. spinach
2 oz. dandelion greens
2 green apples (I used Granny Smith, but to hide the strong flavor of greens, add a sweeter kind such as Golden Delicious).


Juice ingredients. It makes 36-40 ounces of juice.

Calming Juice

There are many different lettuce varieties, but they are not all created equal. Romaine lettuce has far more nutritional value than Iceberg lettuce and it's a better choice for juicing because of the large leaves.

It is crucial that the lettuce we purchase is organically and locally grown in order to avoid illnesses. Throughout the years, according to Dr. Heinerman in his book "Encyclopedia of Healing Juices", there were many hepatitis A outbreaks caused by improper hygiene practiced by farm workers picking the produce. Earlier this year, there were reports of E Coli contamination found in shredded lettuce served at KFC and Taco Bell. Knowing where our fruits and vegetables come from will give us some comfort in this area.

Lettuce may improve the health of our nervous system; it calms physical and mental anxiety and it helps against insomnia.

Calming Juice

1 head of organic Romaine lettuce
3 organic apples

Juice ingredients in your juicer and enjoy. Yield approximately 24 ounces of juice.

Body Cleanser Juice

If you've ever considered starting a juice fast or "feast" as some may call it, this is a great juice to start with.  The combination of carrots and beets have cleansing properties on the liver, the cucumbers have great hydrating properties, apples are full of vitamins and make most thing taste great.

In your juicer, juice the following:

2.5 lbs carrots
2 cucumbers
2 beets
2 small apples.


This will make approximately 48 ounces of juice.

"Super Food" Ruby Juice

We live in an area that is not exactly flooded with restaurants serving raw juices and meals. Although in the last few years, it seems to have become more popular; more people are aware of the health benefits of raw living foods, therefore the demand for it has grown all over the country.

The first time I heard about this juice combination, I wasn't so sure if I would like the flavors. It was difficult for me to imagine the sweetness of carrots mixed with the saltiness of celery, and earthiness of beets, although the most addictive snacks possess these qualities. This particular restaurant we were visiting only had two kinds of raw juice and this was one of them. It sounded healthy, but not that appealing. Once I tried it, I fell in love with it. The refreshing taste of celery blends very well with the sweet carrots and earthy beets.

Beetroot juice is considered a “super food”. It is rich in minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. Its high antioxidant properties are great to fight aging and repairing DNA damage. It lowers blood pressure and it’s beneficial for people who suffer from anemia. It boosts metabolism and the immune system. Try this recipe and leave me a feedback, tell me what you think.

“Super Food” Ruby Juice

2 ½ lbs. organic carrots
1 whole bunch of organic celery
1 large beet root

Juice in your juicer and enjoy.

Carrot Juice

Carrot juice is not just tasty, but very nutritious as well. It is a great source of Vitamin A and C, and potassium. Try this recipe for a delicious, refreshing drink that the entire family will enjoy. The carrots and apples make it sweet, the lemons make it refreshing and tangy, with a little hint of spicy ginger. It yields about 48 oz. of juice.

Juice the following:

2 1/2 lbs carrots
4 large apples
2 large lemons, peeled
1 inch ginger

Green Juice

What better way to start your day than with a glass of green juice. It would be very difficult to eat all these vegetables for breakfast, but through juicing, you consolidate the nutrients, enjoy the benefits these plants have to offer and since it is fiber free, your body can easily and rapidly absorb it.

Green Juice contains iron, calcium, vitamins A, C, E, K, potassium, folate among many others. It's a great way to keep your hair and skin healthy for both men and women. It helps the body get rid of toxins by cleansing the digestive systems, lungs and liver. 

Green Juice

3 cucumbers
1/2 bunch of spinach

1/2 bunch of celery

3 sprigs of parsley